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Target Quinn Mathews as a High-Upside Stash
St. Louis Cardinals left-handed pitching prospect Quinn Mathews is red-hot in July and is coming off an excellent pitching outing on Saturday for Triple-A Memphis. Mathews went six innings and allowed just one run on three hits with four strikeouts in a no-decision. With his start on Saturday, Mathews lowered his July ERA to 1.42 with a 0.74 WHIP in three starts during the month. Altogether in Memphis this year, Mathews is 4-3 overall with a 3.39 ERA and 1.16 WHIP and 101 strikeouts in 85 innings pitched. A fourth-round pick out of Stanford, Mathews has risen to the Cardinals' No. 6 overall prospect. The strikeout upside of Mathews makes him a tantalizing prospect on the waiver wire, and fantasy managers should act accordingly. His upside makes him worth an early shot, and he could pay off with a strong second half.
Source: Minor League Baseball
Source: Minor League Baseball
An Improved Offensive Environment Could Make Ashton Jeanty a League-Winner
As a rookie in 2025, Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty finished as the RB13 despite averaging only 3.7 yards per carry while working behind one of the worst offensive lines in the league. With left tackle Kolton Miller expected back at full health after playing in only four games last season and the team spending big to acquire free agent center Tyler Linderbaum, Jeanty should see a drastic improvement from the abysmal 0.6 yards before contact that he averaged on his 2025 carries. And while new head coach Klint Kubiak spent much of the early offseason espousing the values of a split backfield, the team's actions have done little to suggest that Jeanty's fantasy-friendly volume is in any real jeopardy. The team spent a Day 3 pick on running back Mike Washington Jr., and Vegas does not have a wide receiver on the roster who has ever caught more than 57 passes in a season. For reference, Jeanty caught 55 of his 68 targets as a rookie, and with only tight end Brock Bowers locked in for a healthy pass-catching role ahead of him, he could threaten for triple-digit targets in year two. With better cohesion in 2026, the Raiders offense has the potential to rise to a level just around league-average, and in such a scenario, Jeanty has the bell cow abilities to deliver a league-winning season as RotoBaller's RB7.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Brice Turang in the Lineup for Sunday's Series Finale
Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang (foot) is back at the keystone and is hitting third for the Brew Crew in Sunday's series finale against the visiting Miami Marlins and right-hander Eury Perez, according to MLB.com. The Brewers scratched Turang from the starting nine on Saturday after he fouled a ball off his foot in Friday night's contest. It was obviously a minor injury, and Turang can be returned to all starting fantasy lineups to close out the series in Milwaukee. The 26-year-old former first-rounder in 2018 remains one of the more productive fantasy second basemen in the league and will enter Sunday's action hitting .263/.359/.460 with an .819 OPS, 14 home runs, 60 RBI, 15 stolen bases, and 66 runs scored across 92 games and 421 plate appearances. He's hitting .286 (16-for-56) with an .873 OPS, two homers, seven doubles, 12 RBI, seven runs, and two stolen bases in 13 games so far in the month of July. Turang has faced Perez only six times in his career and is hitting .167 against him with a .453 OPS in the small sample size.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Marvin Harrison Jr. Falling Far Enough in Drafts to Make Him a Potential Value
With fantasy finishes as the WR29 and WR49, it's difficult not to view the early career of Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. as anything other than a disappointment after coming into the league with such lofty expectations. After recording the highest ADP ever seen by a rookie as the WR9 in 2024, Harrison fell to WR18 ahead of 2025 drafts and is currently coming off the board around WR36. While he is obviously trending in the wrong direction, he's now fallen to a spot in drafts where the ever-enticing allure of his physical tools could turn him into a value. While he was unable to develop the chemistry with quarterback Jacoby Brissett seen by Trey McBride or Michael Wilson, much of that was due to a series of injuries that kept him playing at well below 100% for much of the year. From the time that Brissett took over as starter in Week 6, Harrison saw a snap share north of 55% only four times, but he led the receiver room in targets in each of those contests. At RotoBaller's WR31, he represents a slight value from where he's being drafted, but if a new coaching staff can unleash his full potential, Harrison could prove to be a steal in 2026 drafts.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Kyle Harrison's MRI Comes Back "All Good"
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Kyle Harrison (elbow) said his precautionary MRI exam came back "all good," and he threw off a mound on Saturday with no issues, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Now the question is whether he will face live hitters before coming off the 15-day injured list. Harris is eligible to return to the Brewers this Friday, July 24. It's the best-case scenario for the Brewers and fantasy managers, although the 24-year-old southpaw will be pretty risky in starting lineups in his next scheduled start when he returns from the IL. In 17 games (83 2/3 innings) in his first year in Milwaukee, Harrison has found new life, going 8-2 with a 3.01 ERA (3.10 FIP) and 1.08 WHIP with 101 strikeouts and 20 walks in his fourth year in the big leagues. In his two starts against the Arizona Diamondbacks and St. Louis Cardinals in July, Harrison allowed six earned runs on nine hits with a walk and only five strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings, but he could have been compromised by his elbow issues. He's still rostered in over 80% of Yahoo leagues and can be a key starter for fantasy managers in the second half if he stays healthy.
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
With the Hype Quieting, Blake Corum is Again a Player to Target in 2026 Drafts
Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum was one of the league's most efficient runners to close the 2025 season, averaging over 6.4 yards per carry and scoring five touchdowns over his final six games while pacing as the RB17. While early offseason chatter had some projecting closer to a 50/50 split between him and Kyren Williams in 2026, those talks have since cooled, and the two Rams backs now find themselves separated by nearly six rounds in current ADP. While the backfield will remain primarily Williams' as long as he stays healthy, there is still something to be said for the Rams wanting to keep him fresh throughout the year, and with their chips pushed squarely in for another Super Bowl run, the late-season availability of their Pro Bowl running back should be seen as a top priority. A slam dunk pick in best ball drafts, Corum will still have his worth in managed formats, and as RotoBaller's RB33, he could easily play to his value in a standalone role while possessing league-winning potential as Williams' direct handcuff.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Royce Lewis Returns From Hamstring Injury on Sunday
Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis (hamstring) is starting at second base and is batting cleanup for the Twins in Sunday's series finale at Wrigley Field against the Chicago Cubs, per MLB.com. The Twins held the oft-injured Lewis out of Saturday's lineup due to soreness in his left hamstring, but it turned out to be a minor issue, and he's back in the lineup the following day. The 27-year-old former first overall pick in 2017 will take a weak .216/.292/.392 slash line into Sunday's contest in Chicago, but he has been better since returning from a minor-league demotion on June 6, going 33-for-128 (.258) with an .804 OPS, seven home runs, eight doubles, 16 RBI, 19 runs scored, and three stolen bases in 33 games for the Twins since rejoining the big-league roster. Strikeouts are always going to be part of Lewis' game, but he can provide decent power from the right side and is eligible at third and second base in fantasy leagues. Lewis is currently rostered in 33% of Yahoo leagues. In just five career at-bats against Cubs lefty starter Shota Imanaga, he has a homer and three RBI.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Otto Lopez Out With Finger Injury on Sunday
Miami Marlins middle infielder Otto Lopez (finger) is not in the team's starting lineup for Sunday's series finale in Milwaukee against the Brewers after injuring his hand on Saturday night, according to MLB.com. Javier Sanoja is starting at the 6 for the Fish and will bat cleanup against Brewers left-hander Robert Gasser. Lopez took a groundball to his right ring finger in the second inning on Saturday, but he stayed in for the rest of the game. It's unclear what the severity of the injury is, but manager Clayton McCullough didn't sound too worried about Lopez after Saturday's contest, so fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day for now. The 27-year-old Dominican infielder has been one of the best sources of batting average and on-base percentage in 2026, slashing .335/.368/.505 with an .873 OPS, nine homers, 46 RBI, 18 steals, and 61 runs scored in 388 at-bats in a breakout campaign for the Marlins as a first-time All-Star. Lopez's next chance to return to action will come in Monday's series opener against the hosting Houston Astros.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Jacob deGrom Cleared to Start on Monday Against White Sox
Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom (glute) has been cleared to start Monday's series opener against the Chicago White Sox at Globe Life Field, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. A mild left glute strain caused deGrom to be skipped from his final start of the first half of the season, but he's ready to go now after throwing a bullpen session in Atlanta on Saturday. The matchup against the suddenly competitive White Sox isn't an easy one for his first start of the second half, but the 38-year-old veteran should still probably be considered a must-start for fantasy purposes for his strikeout upside and recent strong run of form. deGrom is 7-5 in 2026 with a 3.49 ERA (3.40 FIP) and 1.01 WHIP with 122 strikeouts and 22 walks in 100 2/3 frames across his 18 starts in his 13th year in the big leagues. The five-time All-Star and two-time Cy Young winner is 4-1 with a 3.07 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 52:10 K:BB in 41 innings over his last seven starts.
Source: MLB.com - Kennedi Landry
Source: MLB.com - Kennedi Landry
Jacob Misiorowski Moved Up to Start Monday Against Mets
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski (arm) has been moved up to make his first start of the second half of the season in Monday's series opener against the New York Mets, with right-hander Brandon Sproat being pushed back to Tuesday, according to Adam McCalvy of MLB.com. Misiorowski had his final start before the All-Star break skipped after coming down with some arm fatigue after his latest start on July 7 against the St. Louis Cardinals, so the Brewers have decided to give him an extended break going into the second half. The 24-year-old flamethrowing righty is already at 111 innings on the year after setting a career high in innings with 141 1/3 between the majors and minors in 2025, so Milwaukee is expected to get creative in finding ways to manage his workload from here on out. When active, though, the Miz is a must-start in all fantasy leagues as one of the most dominant arms in baseball. He is 10-4 in his 18 starts and leads the league in ERA (1.62), strikeouts (167), FIP (2.09), WHIP (0.76), hits per nine innings (4.6), and strikeouts per nine (13.5).
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
Ryan Weathers Moved to Monday Against the Pirates
New York Yankees left-hander Ryan Weathers' next start is being moved to Monday's series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com. Weathers was originally scheduled to face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday before the contest was postponed by inclement weather. The Yankees have opted not to use Weathers during their doubleheader in the Bronx on Sunday, so he'll be pushed back to start the new week and will be in line for a two-start week for fantasy managers instead. It will definitely improve the 26-year-old southpaw's matchup in what will be his 19th start of the year. The former seventh overall pick by the San Diego Padres in 2018 has gone 3-7 in his first year with the Yanks with a 4.15 ERA (3.87 FIP) and 1.24 WHIP with a career-high 110 strikeouts and 27 walks in 97 2/3 innings pitched. A career-high 26.9% strikeout rate makes Weathers a sneaky matchup-based streamer. The Pirates rank second in baseball in OPS, but they also have the second-most strikeouts, making Weathers an intriguing starter on Monday.
Source: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch
Source: MLB.com - Bryan Hoch
Blake Snell Fans Four in First Rehab Start on Saturday
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell (elbow) had a solid first minor-league rehab outing on Saturday with Triple-A Oklahoma City, throwing 1 1/3 scoreless innings with one hit allowed, one walk, and four strikeouts against Triple-A Tacoma. The two-time Cy Young winner threw 32 pitches in the outing and averaged 93.5 mph with his heater, which is right around normal. It was his first game action since having a non-invasive procedure remove loose bodies from his left elbow, and although he still has a couple more rehab starts to go, he's nearing a return to the Dodgers' starting rotation for the second half. Barring a setback on his rehab assignment, the 33-year-old southpaw could return to L.A. in early August. Snell has only made one start for the Dodgers in 2026 due to shoulder and elbow issues, and he only made 11 regular-season starts for the Blue last year due to injuries. He's been hard to trust from a durability standpoint, but his strikeout upside still makes him stash-worthy for the stretch run in nearly all fantasy baseball leagues. Snell is currently rostered in 79% of Yahoo leagues.
Source: Milb.com
Source: Milb.com
Emmet Sheehan Being Pushed Back to Monday Against Phillies
Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan will have his next start pushed back to Monday's series opener against the Philadelphia Phillies, according to The California Post's Jack Harris. Sheehan was originally scheduled to start Saturday's contest in the Bronx against the New York Yankees before the game was postponed due to inclement weather. L.A. will have right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto start Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader, with manager Dave Roberts saying that the team will go with a bullpen game in the nightcap of the twin bill at Yankee Stadium. The 26-year-old Sheehan will be all too risky for most fantasy managers to want to start on Monday against the Phils. He's been up and down this year with a 4-6 record, 4.81 ERA (4.34 FIP), and 1.24 WHIP with 93 strikeouts and 26 walks in 82 1/3 innings across 17 starts for the Dodgers. Since allowing a season-high six earned runs on June 21 to the Baltimore Orioles, though, Sheehan has given up five runs (four earned) while walking six and striking out 17 in 14 2/3 innings over three starts against the Padres (two) and the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Source: The California Post - Jack Harris
Source: The California Post - Jack Harris
Shohei Ohtani Won't Make his Start on Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani (knee) won't make his pitching start on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies anymore, manager Dave Roberts told Jack Harris of The California Post. The Dodgers are being cautious and want to give his nagging left knee more time after he had his final start of the first half of the season skipped for the same reason. Ohtani had his knee drained a week ago just before the All-Star break, which is why he didn't appear in the Midsummer Classic as a hitter. The good news for fantasy managers is that the four-time MVP's knee injury isn't considered serious, and he has continued to serve as the Dodgers' designated hitter. The 31-year-old Japanese superstar is expected to return to the mound this season, but as of right now, we have no clue when his next start on the mound will come. The 32-year-old veteran and six-time All-Star has been a must-start on the mound when he's active, going 8-2 as a pitcher with a 1.79 ERA (2.61 FIP) and 0.95 WHIP with 95 strikeouts and 26 walks in 85 2/3 innings over his 14 starts in 2026.
Source: The California Post - Jack Harris
Source: The California Post - Jack Harris
Jose Trevino Clubs Two Home Runs in Loss to Rockies
Cincinnati Reds catcher Jose Trevino took advantage of the thin air in Denver on Saturday night to go 3-for-4 with two solo home runs in the team's 10-3 blowout loss to the hosting Colorado Rockies at hitter-friendly Coors Field. The 33-year-old veteran backup catcher provided most of the Reds' offense on the night and boosted his season line to .268/.278/.437 with a .714 OPS, three home runs, 10 RBI, and nine runs scored in just 23 games played and 74 plate appearances as the backup to Tyler Stephenson. The two-homer game was Trevino's first of the year and just the third of his big-league career, with the last such instance coming back in May of 2024 when he was with the New York Yankees. Trevino has been hot when given opportunities since the start of June for Cincy, going 15-for-42 (.357) with all three of his home runs, two doubles, eight RBI, and seven runs scored in 12 games and 42 plate appearances. However, his rare power outburst on Saturday in Denver shouldn't cause fantasy managers to grab him off the waiver wire, even in two-catcher leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Kody Clemens Snaps Hitless Streak With Two-Homer Game on Saturday
Minnesota Twins infielder/outfielder Kody Clemens came into Saturday's game against the Chicago Cubs on an 0-for-19 skid at the plate. He ended his recent slump in a big way, going 2-for-4 at the plate with two solo home runs and two strikeouts to provide the only offense for the Twins in their 6-2 loss at Wrigley Field. Not only did his two-homer outing snap a long hitless stretch, but both of his dingers came off lefty Matthew Boyd, and he now has four homers off southpaws in 2026. The 30-year-old left-handed batter is now slashing .243/.302/.495 with a .797 OPS, 18 home runs, 48 RBI, 47 runs scored, and six stolen bases in his 309 at-bats on the year. Clemens needs just two homers to set a new career high after slugging 19 round-trippers with the Twins and Philadelphia Phillies in 2025. He may only be hitting .250 (12-for-48) in 12 games in July, but he also has a .929 OPS with five homers, two doubles, a triple, 13 RBI, and 10 runs scored in 53 plate appearances. Clemans has become a waiver-wire target for his power breakout in 2026, and he's rostered in less than half of Yahoo leagues.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Spencer Torkelson has First Multi-Homer Game of the Year
Detroit Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson continues to be a solid power source for fantasy managers, if nothing else. In the dominant 7-0 shutout win over the hosting Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim on Saturday night, Torkelson went 2-for-4 at the plate with two home runs, a season-high four RBI, and one strikeout. He clubbed a three-run homer to set the tone in the first inning and added a solo blast in the fifth inning to carry Detroit's offense in the easy win. The 26-year-old right-handed slugger and former first overall pick in 2020 out of Arizona State is hitting just .209 (69-for-330) on the season, but he has added 18 home runs, 47 RBI, and 40 runs for fantasy managers as a solid source of power despite all the swing and miss and the career-high 32.7% strikeout rate. Torkelson has four home runs in 12 games so far in July, but he's also hitting just .156 (7-for-45) with a .647 OPS, 10 RBI, six runs, four walks, and 17 strikeouts in 49 plate appearances.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Wilyer Abreu has Second Straight Two-Homer Game on Saturday
Boston Red Sox outfielder Wilyer Abreu has had one heck of a start to the second half of the 2026 season. For the second straight game on Saturday in a 7-6 win over the visiting Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park, Abreu had two home runs, going 2-for-3 at the plate with three RBI and a walk to boost his season average to .266 and his OPS to an even .800. The 27-year-old left-handed-hitting Venezuelan outfielder is now slashing .266/.338/.462 on the year with 15 home runs, 49 RBI, 49 runs scored, and six stolen bases in 95 games across 413 plate appearances in his fourth year in the majors. He's on pace to easily shatter his previous career highs in basically every category in the second half after he hit 22 homers and drove in 69 in 115 games for the BoSox a year ago. So far in 13 games and 60 plate appearances in July, Abreu is hitting .260 (13-for-50) with a 1.007 OPS, five long balls, four doubles, 10 RBI, and 11 runs scored. If he's somehow available in your league -- he's rostered in 81% of Yahoo leagues -- he's an immediate pickup.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Gavin Williams Allows Three Homers, Fans Season-High 11 Hitters
Cleveland Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams took the loss on Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader against the Pittsburgh Pirates, but he still managed to display plenty of strikeout form. Williams allowed five earned runs on seven hits (three home runs) while walking none and striking out a season-high 11 hitters in six innings for his fifth loss of the year in the 7-1 defeat at the hands of the Bucs. The long ball came back to bite Williams in a game in which he threw 65 of his 84 pitches for strikes and reached the 11-strikeout mark for the fourth time this year. It was the 26-year-old's first loss in over a month. Williams is now 10-5 on the season with a 4.00 ERA (3.86 FIP) and 1.15 WHIP with 145 strikeouts and 37 walks in a league-high 119 1/3 innings across 20 starts for the Guardians in his fourth year in the big leagues. After walking a league-high 83 batters in 2025, Williams has a career-low 7.6% walk rate coupled with a career-high 29.9% strikeout rate. He's a clear buy in fantasy baseball leagues for the second half.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Ted Hurst Unlikely to Provide Fantasy Upside as a Rookie
Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie wide receiver Ted Hurst has a clear path to becoming the team's next X receiver after 13-year veteran Mike Evans departed for San Francisco in free agency, but with the strength of the receiver room now lending to more quick passing and inside-to-outside versatility, he could still find himself relatively low on the target pecking order. The Buccaneers' passing offense is expected to run through 2025 first-round pick Emeka Egbuka and four-time 1,000-yard veteran Chris Godwin Jr., while Jalen McMillan was one of the standouts of minicamp, and Bucky Irving and Kenneth Gainwell form one of the league's most capable pass-catching running back tandems. While Hurst should eventually carve out an important role, with so many mouths to feed, his development could come along slowly, with his fantasy impact likely to come in unpredictable spurts to begin his career. As such, he still makes for a worthwhile selection in the closing rounds of best ball drafts, but at RotoBaller's WR97, Hurst is unlikely to factor into most 2026 redraft plans.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Caleb Durbin Has Earned a Spot in 10-Team Leagues
Boston Red Sox third baseman Caleb Durbin has not done much for batting average, but the category mix still plays. He is hitting .228 with nine home runs, 38 runs, 39 RBI, and 10 steals across 285 at-bats. Durbin also came out of the break with five hits in the July 17 doubleheader against Tampa Bay, three in the opener and two in the nightcap. The contact helps keep the floor from falling out. Durbin has struck out just 44 times in 317 plate appearances, plays regularly at third, and carries second-base eligibility in Yahoo leagues. He is not a must-add in every format, but there is enough here for managers who need a little speed without punting power. Durbin is currently on 37% of Yahoo rosters and belongs in the 10-team mix.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Cameron Carr Goes Cold in Lakers' Semifinal Loss
Los Angeles Lakers guard Cameron Carr managed 17 points on 5-for-16 shooting in Saturday's 92-88 Summer League semifinal loss to the Warriors, adding three rebounds and one assist over 28 minutes. He never found his range from outside, missing seven of his eight three-point tries as the Lakers' unbeaten Vegas run ended. The rookie had been one of the event's more productive scorers, dropping 23 against the Clippers, so the cold night stands out as an exception. The No. 24 pick out of Baylor showed real scoring flashes, but his shot selection and ball handling remain works in progress. On a crowded Lakers backcourt led by Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, Carr projects as a developmental piece rather than an immediate rotation option.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Gage Jump Still Brings Waiver-Wire Strikeout Upside
Athletics left-handed starting pitcher Gage Jump has been knocked around in July, but the strikeouts keep showing up. He fanned eight over 3 2/3 innings against Washington on Friday, July 17, while allowing four runs, three earned. Jump now has a 7.30 ERA and 1.95 WHIP through three July starts. Ugly, yes. He also has 16 strikeouts in only 12 1/3 innings during that stretch. His full major-league line looks much better: a 3.78 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, and 56 strikeouts against 17 walks over 52 1/3 innings. The fastball averages 96.3 mph, and the swing-and-miss ability gives him a reason to remain patient. Jump is rostered in just 29% of Yahoo leagues. Tough home matchups may require some discretion, but he still belongs on rosters in 10-team formats for managers who need strikeouts.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Jayden Reed a Potential Draft Steal if He Can Find an Expanded Role
The talents of Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed have never been in question, but a defined role that has rarely seen him outside the slot has limited his fantasy impact through his first three years in the league. Heading into 2026, the departures of Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks leave Green Bay with what appears to be a true three-man rotation of Reed, Christian Watson, and Matthew Golden. While the latter two both spent more time on the outside than Reed in two-receiver sets in 2025, neither is without their flaws. Watson has never played a full 17-game slate, missing at least seven games in two of his last three seasons, while Golden was held without a touchdown for the entirety of his first regular season. With tight end Tucker Kraft recovering well from the ACL tear that ended his breakout 2025 campaign, the Packers are again expected to heavily deploy multi-tight end sets, which could force the coaching staff's hand regarding Reed's utilization. If he continues in the same role he's held throughout the start of his career, then he will prove to be priced accurately as RotoBaller's WR44, but if he finds his way onto the field in more two-receiver sets, Reed could become one of the biggest bargains in 2026 drafts.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Yaxel Lendeborg Does It All in Warriors' Win Over the Lakers
Golden State Warriors forward Yaxel Lendeborg put together another well-rounded line in Saturday's 92-88 Summer League win over the Lakers, posting 15 points, four rebounds, three assists, one steal, and two blocks over 29 minutes. The No. 11 pick has been one of the standouts of Las Vegas, averaging 16.0 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 4.2 assists over five games while grading out as the summer's top rookie by advanced metrics. He does a little of everything, the versatility that made him one of the most pro-ready players in the 2026 class. His touches will shrink on a veteran Warriors team built around Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, but a do-everything 6-9 forward is the type who finds minutes anyway.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Mickey Moniak a Clear Waiver-Wire Option
Colorado Rockies outfielder Mickey Moniak is rostered in just 40% of Yahoo leagues despite batting .276 with 15 home runs, 40 RBI, and 31 runs across 217 at-bats. He added two hits and drove in a pair during Saturday's 10-3 win over Cincinnati. The home runs have slowed lately, but Moniak has still gone deep 39 times since the start of last season. Most of that damage has come against right-handed pitching, and Colorado can sit him when a lefty is on the mound. That makes him easier to use in daily-lineup formats, but it does not erase the power. Moniak is not an automatic start every day. He is still a clear add in 10-team leagues for fantasy managers who need home runs and can work around the occasional platoon sit.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Mavericks Rebuff Trade Interest in Kyrie Irving
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been the subject of trade inquiries from multiple teams this summer, but the Mavericks have shown no interest in moving him, Evan Sidery reports. New head coach Dusty May is eager to build the offense around Cooper Flagg and Irving and compete right away next season. The 34-year-old tore his left ACL in March 2025 and missed all of 2025-26, so his return for 2026-27 is the story that matters most for fantasy. If he comes back near his old form, the commitment locks in a high-usage lead guard next to the reigning Rookie of the Year, a strong pairing for his value. The risk is real, though: post-ACL returns at his age can be bumpy, making his health and timeline the swing factor to track.
Source: Evan Sidery
Source: Evan Sidery
Denzel Boston Has the Traits Needed to Overcome a Murky Situation
The Cleveland Browns selected wide receiver Denzel Boston with the 39th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, making him their second pick at the position after spending a first-rounder on KC Concepcion, and adding to an exciting group of young playmakers that includes 2025 rookies Harold Fannin Jr. and Quinshon Judkins. With veteran receiver Jerry Jeudy also still on the roster, Boston could struggle to make an immediate impact in an offense with lingering questions at quarterback. Deshaun Watson and Shedeur Sanders will continue their battle for the starting job when the Browns gather for training camp at the end of the month, and while both players would be wise to lean on Boston's size and contested catch ability, particularly in the red zone, the reality is that the rookie will be competing for the fourth pass-catching role in what could be an underwhelming offense. While expectations should remain tempered for 2026, at RotoBaller's WR60, Boston at least has the traits to make him an intriguing dart throw in the closing rounds of drafts.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Sam Antonacci Is Too Useful to Leave on the Waiver Wire
Chicago White Sox outfielder Sam Antonacci is still available in more than half of Yahoo leagues despite batting .285 with seven home runs, 50 runs, 29 RBI, and 13 steals across 270 at-bats. He homered on Friday, July 17, then went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts Saturday. That is not a reason to jump off. Antonacci owns a .376 on-base percentage and has struck out in just 15.3% of his 313 plate appearances. That contact, plus a regular turn atop Chicago's lineup, keeps the runs and steals coming. The power is not big, but it is no longer empty, either. Seven homers work just fine alongside 13 steals and 50 runs. Antonacci also qualifies at second base, third base, and the outfield. At 47% rostered on Yahoo, he should not be sitting on the wire in competitive 10-team leagues.
Source: RotoBaller
Source: RotoBaller
Pistons Eyeing a Max Extension for Jalen Duren
Detroit Pistons restricted free agent center Jalen Duren is making progress toward a long-term deal with the team, according to Evan Sidery. The 22-year-old is a restricted free agent after a breakout 2025-26, averaging 19.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists on 65.0 percent shooting and making the All-NBA Third Team. That nod makes him eligible for the 30 percent Rose Rule max, which could start near $49.5 million, though his playoff dip has Detroit expected to land him below that ceiling. Holding his Bird Rights, the Pistons can re-sign him over the cap and never wavered despite sign-and-trade chatter. A new deal locks Duren in beside Cade Cunningham as the franchise center, keeping him a high-end fantasy big: an efficient, double-double anchor on a rising team.
Source: Evan Sidery
Source: Evan Sidery
